Lil' Kickers Soccer

Available Location(s): Granite Street, Northlake

Lil' Kickers is a Soccer-Based Child Development Classes For Kids Ages 18 Months to 9 Years!

Lil' Kickers was developed by soccer professionals working alongside child development experts. The classes promote play in a physically active, social and non-competitive environment that fosters positive self-esteem and accomplishment. All classes are indoors at Sports Connection Locations in Charlotte, NC.

Research indicates that children who are involved in sports typically have a higher self-esteem, a more developed sense of cooperation and often make better life choices. Our curriculum is founded on renowned child development theories, years of experience working with children, and FUN for the child and parent. We believe strongly in parent participation and we honor the commitment parents have made to help their children become the best they possibly can be.

Thumpers (25 - 35 Months) - Parent & Child Classes

Parents and kids, lead by one of our instructors, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, ball skills and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for Bunnies veterans who are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil' Kickers for new players who are just barely 3 years old. Thumpers classes are 40 minutes long.

Cottontails (2.5 - 3.5 Years) - Parent & Child Classes

Parents and kids, led by one of our coaches, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balls skills, and foot-eye coordination. This class is a transitional class from the parent/child format of Thumpers to the independent Hoppers class where they begin to be alone on the field with a coach. Cottontail's curriculum is designed to incorporate parents in the activities towards the beginning of the session and slowly develop the child's independence and confidence without parents' ongoing involvement in the class. Class is 50 minutes long.

Hoppers (3 & 4 Years) - Beginners

Three and four year-olds get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most popular sport in the world. Classes focus on foot-eye coordination, dribbling scoring and balance. Hoppers classes will also introduce the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will not play any competitive soccer games. Hoppers classes are 50 minutes long.

Jackrabbits (3 & 4 Years) - Intermediate

Jackrabbits is a class designed for three and four year-olds who have either taken a session of Hoppers or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing). Some small-sided soccer games will be introduced. Jackrabbits classes are 50 minutes long.

Big Feet (5 & 6 Years) - Beginners

Big Feet classes are for five and six year-olds who have not played soccer before. These classes concentrate on giving beginning kids a set of basic soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping, scoring) and some confidence on the field of play. Kids will be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided soccer games and be encouraged to progress into Micro Leagues. Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long.

Micro Leagues (4-6 Years)

Micro Leagues are developmental leagues for kids 4-6 years designed to enhance individual and team skills; with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Leagues 4-6 are for kids who have not participated in one of our Lil' Kicker programs before or who are to young to participate in the Micro 5-7 Class. In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of games. No more than 4 players at a time on a team. Everyone gets equal playing time. There will be no goalies. We will not keep score or league standings.

Micro Leagues (5-7 Years)

Micro Leagues are developmental leagues for kids 5-7 years designed to enhance individual and team skills; with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Leagues 5-7 are for kids who have played soccer before either in Lil' Kickers or another program. In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of games. No more than 4 players at a time on a team. Everyone gets equal playing time. There will be no goalies. We will not keep score or league standings.

Practice & Play (7-9 Years)

Intro to Soccer is a developmental class for kids 7-9 years designed to enhance individual and team skills; with an emphasis on fun and safety. This class will take place on our outdoor turf field (Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons) and indoor sport court surface (Winter Season). Each week the kids will learn basic soccer skills during the first 15-20 minutes and then play games for the last 20-25 minutes. Everyone gets equal playing time. There will be no goalies. We will not keep score or league standings.

LIL' KICKERS PROGRAM POLICIES & FAQ

Cost

Cost varies by the number of weeks in, or remaining in, a Season. You can register at any time, even after a season has begun, in which case the cost could be prorated.. Full payment is required upon registration.

Make-up Classes

If you miss a class, you may come to a Make-Up Class at different time, day, or location, provided there is space available in the class you will be attending. Make-ups do not carry over into the next session.

Transfers

Customers may transfer their child from one class to another class at any point in the session provided there is space available in the class you wish to transfer to and the Lil' Kickers Instructor approves the transfer.

Equipment

Please have your Lil' Kicker wear tennis shoes only and something comfortable that they can be active in. Shinguards are not required but are welcomed.

Apparel

The following Lil' Kickers apparel is available for purchase, but is not required: Jersey $21, Shorts $10, Full Uniform Set $26

Refunds

We hope you and your child enjoy our Lil' Kickers Program. If after your FIRST class, your child is not engaging or enjoying the program, we will issue a full refund. Please email our office at Office@SportsConnectionNC.com.